Respiratory physiology the essentials

This compact, concise, easy-to-read monograph explains the key concepts and equations in respiratory physiology. It includes physiology of pulmonary capillaries, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, pulmonary edema, surface tension, elastic properties of the lung and chest wall, metabolic functions o...

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Main Author: West, John B. John Burnard (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore Williams & Wilkins 1985
Edition:Third Edition
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Summary:This compact, concise, easy-to-read monograph explains the key concepts and equations in respiratory physiology. It includes physiology of pulmonary capillaries, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, pulmonary edema, surface tension, elastic properties of the lung and chest wall, metabolic functions of the lung, and perinatal respiration. Ample illustrations and pedagogical features help clarify important equations and concepts. USMLE-style review questions at the end of each chapter help students review for class or boards
Item Description:Companion v. to: Pulmonary pathophysiology--the essentials / John B. West. 3rd ed. c1987
Physical Description:x, 183 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-178) and index
ISBN:9780683089400
0683089404